French luxury silverware company Christofle has joined forces with iconic Dutch designer Marcel Wanders to create a new line of flatware called Jardin d’Eden.
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
BMW to unveil fastest Mini ever in Paris
BMW is headed to the Paris Motor Show to unveil the latest version of the Mini John Cooper Works, a GP model boasting 218 hp that will be limited to 2,000 models.
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Virgin Atlantic puts $4000 eyeshades in amenity kits
To mark the launch of their new amenity kits, Virgin Atlantic is giving away Swarovski-encrusted eye masks to five passengers.
The eyeshades feature stunning sunglasses designs – from the classic Wayfarer to the iconic shutter shade made famous by Kanye West.
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60% of cars will be connected by 2017
In five years the connected car will become a mainstream reality with more than 60 percent of the world’s cars offering features such as built-in internet, wireless connectivity and smart notifications.
By 2017 market researcher ABI expects the figure to exceed 80 percent in the US and Western Europe as new cars get pumped full of smarter technology.
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Legoland to open its first park in Asia
Asia’s first Legoland is ready to open on September 15 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The theme park is dedicated to the popular toy building bricks.
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Workshops Virtual Tour by Van Cleef & Arpels
To celebrate the refurbishment of its place Vendôme workshops, Van Cleef & Arpels launched a web-based 360° virtual tour of its workshops, a great way to get an idea of the various techniques involved in producing high jewelry.
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Oldest remaining Ford is up for sale
A 1903 Ford Model A, one of the oldest surviving cars made by Ford Motor Co., will be up for auction in Hershey, Pennsylvania, next month.
The car, scheduled to be auctioned Oct. 11 by RM Auctions, is expected to fetch $350,000 to $500,000, The Detroit News reported.
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World’s most expensive cheese platter
Somerset cheddar and a variety of cheese made from donkey milk have found their way onto the world’s most expensive cheese board.
Costing 841 pounds, the board includes cheese made from Serbian donkeys, a cheddar contained gold leaf and French truffles.
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Campana brothers design suite for Paris’ Lutetia
The famous sibling design duo from Brazil, the Campana brothers, have signed the interior of a suite at Parisian luxury hotel the Lutetia.
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Singapore Airlines get in-flight wifi access
Passengers flying with Singapore Airlines (SIA) can now access the internet for a fee, announced the airline Thursday.
SIA passengers will not only be able to send and receive emails on smartphones and other electronic devices during their flight but also send and receive SMS text messages with GSM-compatible mobile phones.
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Tips for buying Champagne
Produced by some 5,000 vintners and renowned houses such as Perrier-Jouët or Piper-Heidsieck, Champagne is one of the culinary symbols of France.
Here are buying tips from Champagne expert Thibaut Le Mailloux, spokesperson for Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) in France.
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Lagerfeld designs the Biennale des Antiquaires 2012
Paris is holding its biannual antiques fair, the Biennale des Antiquaires, at the Grand Palais from September 14 to 23. For the 26th edition of the Biennale, designer Karl Lagerfeld is decorating and creating the visuals for the event.
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Pagani will end Zonda production with 764 Passione
Italian supercar manufacturer Pagani is apparently building the very last Zonda that will ever roll out of its factory in Modena.
After that, the model will be permanently retired after twelve years of production that started with the original Zonda C12.
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iPad Mini – the official name of Apple’s tiny tablet?
Apple‘s forthcoming 7.85 inch tablet, expected to be launched at an event in October, will be named the iPad Mini according to Apple blog site Macotakara.
Component parts manufacturers have been ordered to gear up for mass production of the tablets in September, indicating the launch may be drawing near.
China’s most expensive home priced at US$47 million
Villas at ThaiHot Mansion and Courtyards by the Canal are selling at US$47 million each, making them the most expensive homes in China.
The property, developed by Beijing Taihe Real Estate Development Co., is located in the suburbs of eastern Beijing.
Fifty units in the property are available for sale, of which 12 villas are advertised at more than US$47 million each. The cheapest unit is priced at US$4.7 million.
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Rolls Royce Ghost named best luxury car in Moscow
At the 2012 edition of the Moscow International Motor Show, the Rolls Royce Ghost has been awarded as the best luxury car.
The award was received by Will Gellatly, Manager Sales Operations Europe and South Africa, and was given based on the votes of 150 journalists.
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Gresso Revolution bumper-case for iPhone 5
As the world waits for the launch of Apple iPhone 5, Gresso, a manufacturer of luxury accessories, has rolled out a limited edition bumper case for the iPhone 5.
Gresso’s iPhone 5 bumper case is made of solid titanium with PVD coating and increases the weight and size by 35-grams and 1-mm, respectively.
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Diane Kruger stars in new Jaeger-LeCoultre campaign
Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre revealed its new collection on Monday, September 10. Titled “Rendez-Vous,” the feminine timepieces are shown off in a campaign featuring German model and actress Diane Kruger.
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Olivia Bee for Le Monde d’Hermès
Hermes invited 18-year-old American photographer Olivia Bee to shoot a feature for the Fall/Winter 2012 issue of their Le Monde d’Hermes magazine.
The photoshoot, which stars a variety of the brand’s iconic scarves, borrows from the world of fantasy and fairy tales.
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Dior Grand Bal False Lashes
The limited edition Dior Grand Bal False Lashes ($28) in Gold Crystals, set to launch nationwide in November, previewed for one night only at the Dior boutique on 57th Street in honor of Fashion’s Night Out.
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First campaign image for Saint Laurent Paris
Saint Laurent Paris — the brand formerly known as Yves Saint Laurent — has offered a photographic glimpse of its upcoming campaign on the social networks.
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